POSITION DESCRIPTION
MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
December 2015
MISSION: The International Human Rights Funders Group is a global network of grantmakers
committed to advancing human rights around the world through effective philanthropy.
POSITION: IHRFG seeks an exceptional Membership and Communications Associate to support a group
of funders as diverse and complex as our acronym. Through membership support, communications, and
broader network-building, this position acts as a key liaison for IHRFG members in the dynamic field of
human rights philanthropy.
The Membership and Communications Associate is:
 Part welcoming committee: coordinating IHRFG’s member relationships by welcoming new
members, responding to queries, and identifying opportunities for engagement
 Part encyclopedia: serving as a clearinghouse of member knowledge
 Part matchmaker: identifying common interests and practices to build connections among
funders and sharing resources with external networks and outlets
 Part gatekeeper: responding to queries regarding IHRFG, membership and member institutions
 Part fundraiser: managing membership dues outreach and tracking, and supporting fund
development efforts, including grant applications and reporting
 Part Editor-in-Chief: developing IHRFG’s newsletter, including member-submitted articles, and
compiling other communications materials and outreach for IHRFG activities
 Part web guru: managing IHRFG’s website upgrade and maintaining social media presence
 Part team captain: coordinating staff support for Working Groups focused on specific topics in
human rights grantmaking
 Part accuracy aficionado: overseeing support staff in administrative work, including IHRFG’s
member databases, and catching pesky errors that might go unnoticed by a lesser candidate
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
 Two to three years experience and demonstrable interest in human rights, social justice,
philanthropy, or a related field
 Ability to herd cats, follow up compulsively but cordially, and juggle multiple balls (and tasks and
deadlines) without dropping one
 Inclusive, community-focused, and unfailingly flexible. Experience working with networks,
associations, or audiences with diverse needs a plus!
 Meticulously – even obsessively – detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful
 Willingness to think big, rock the boat, and suggest a change of course
 Ability to take initiative, ask questions, learn quickly, and work effectively within a small team
 Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, web and social media platforms (Twitter,
Wordpress, and/or Drupal), databases and spreadsheets
 Positive, “can-do” attitude and sense of humor!
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HOW TO APPLY: Send your
 cover letter, explaining clearly why you want to work for IHRFG and why you’d be an asset to
our team;
 resume (this one is pretty self-explanatory); and
 one example of your work (anything from a blog post to a presentation to a tale of a success or
lesson)
to team@ihrfg.org with your name and “Membership & Communications Associate” in the subject line
by January 23, 2016.
The position includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience and generous benefits
package.
IHRFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color,
immigrants, indigenous people, LGBT people, people with disabilities, and other traditionally
marginalized communities. U.S. work authorization is required.
For more information about the International Human Rights Funders Group, visit www.ihrfg.org.